Often with diseases of the bronchopulmonary system, a person suffers from spastic coughing attacks. For their relief, doctors recommend carrying out inhalation therapy using non-hormonal medications, for example, with Berodual.
The therapeutic effect of the therapy is as follows. Due to the expansion of the small bronchi, sputum discharge improves, and dry coughing attacks are reduced. However, you can use such drugs only as directed by a doctor. In the article below we will study in detail the rules for inhalation with Berodual and saline, the proportions of these funds that can be used at any age.
Pharmacological action of "Berodual"
The main action is the rapid relief of spasm of the trachea and bronchial tree. As a result, oxygen supply to tissues improves, and the risk of carbon dioxide accumulation is reduced. Using the drug in accordance with the recommendations of a physician can reduce the duration and number of coughing attacks.
The composition of the medication, which belongs to the group of bronchodilators, includes two active components:
- Ipratropium bromide - exerting a local effect, neutralizes the reflex narrowing of the bronchial tree, reduces the degree of irritation of the vagus nerve, blocks the cough reflex. As a result, the production of mucous secretion is reduced.
- Fenoterol hydrobromide - blocks the release of inflammatory mediators, stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors, which are responsible for the tone of the bronchial muscles, and also enhances the protective function of the mucous membranes of the respiratory system.
Due to the combined action of the above substances, inhalation with Berodual and saline in the proportions prescribed by the doctor has the following therapeutic effect:
- pulmonary lumens and vessels of the bronchi expand;
- respiratory function is restored;
- pulmonary edema is reduced, the amount of sputum is reduced;
- the spasm goes away;
- pulmonary muscular tension is relieved.
"Berodual" in children's practice
Children are prone to diseases of the upper respiratory tract, and coughing is not uncommon for them. Pediatricians recommend inhalation with this medication for:
- emphysema;
- bronchospasm;
- pneumonia;
- laryngitis;
- obstructive syndrome;
- bronchial asthma;
- bronchitis;
- laryngotracheitis.
Inhalations with Berodual and saline in the proportions recommended by the doctor lead to the following effect:
- the walls of the vessels relax;
- bronchospasm is removed;
- breathing improves;
- secretion is increased.
The effect of the drug occurs fifteen minutes after administration and lasts up to six hours. It is forbidden to use such a remedy in the following pathological conditions:
- tachyarrhythmia;
- diabetes;
- malfunction of the thyroid gland;
- heart diseases;
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- myocardial infarction;
- hypertension
The duration of treatment with a non-hormonal drug is on average five days. The pediatrician selects dosages for children depending on age. Inhalations with Berodual and saline are carried out using a special device - a nebulizer.
The amount of medication prescribed by the doctor is brought to the required volume (3-4 milliliters) with saline. The resulting mixture cannot be stored and should be used immediately after preparation. The frequency of inhalation per day depends on the condition of the small patient, and in severe cases it can reach up to four. In the usual course of the disease, two inhalations per day are sufficient.
Some features of inhalation in children
Procedures are considered an effective form of action on inflammation in the respiratory system. In addition to observing certain proportions of saline and “Berodual” for inhalation to a child, it is important to correctly perform all the manipulations:
- The components for the drug mixture are heated to body temperature.
- Prepare a solution immediately before inhalation. Unused residues are thrown away.
- Deep and intermittent breathing provokes a strong spasm, so breathe in fumes should be calm.
- The amount of Berodual should correspond to the age of the child.
An incorrectly selected dosage can cause the development of undesirable phenomena that manifest themselves:
- dizziness
- nausea, vomiting;
- diarrhea
- allergic rashes;
- failure of metabolic processes;
- dryness or swelling of the oral cavity;
- increased cough;
- throat irritation.
Inhalation is carried out within 5-7 minutes, exceeding the permissible time is fraught with negative consequences on the part of the cardiovascular and respiratory system.
Permissible dosages of Berodual for children
The medicine is approved for use from the age of six. The action of the drug begins about fifteen minutes after its administration. To alleviate the condition of a small patient, parents need to know how to correctly inhal the children with Berodual and how to dilute with saline. To carry out the manipulation, it is necessary to prepare a mixture, which consists of the drug (the dosage depends on age) and physiological saline:
- The use of the drug for babies up to six years is allowed only if the benefit of the medicine exceeds the risk of developing negative reactions, and in addition its weight is not less than 22 kg. For two kilograms of the child’s weight, take one drop of the solution and dissolve it in two milliliters of saline. The maximum permitted dose is ten drops. No more than three inhalations are performed per day.
- From six to twelve years, ten drops of Berodual are added to three milliliters of saline. In severe or acute attacks, the dose of the drug can be increased to forty drops.
- From twelve to seventeen years old - ten drops per three milliliters of saline. The maximum allowable dose for stopping dangerous attacks is 80 drops.
The use of a medication for long-term therapy requires adjustment of a single dose, which will also depend on the age category.
Inhalation with Berodual and saline for children
The pharmaceutical market has a fairly wide range of drugs used to treat bronchopulmonary pathologies. In recent years, the drug “Berodual” in various dosage forms has received the most popularity among children's doctors. Among the advantages distinguish:
- The speed of the onset of the therapeutic effect. The first signs of improvement are observed fifteen minutes after inhalation. Duration of action is up to six hours.
- It is used both in complex and in monotherapy.
- Facilitates bouts of bronchial asthma and cough with obstructive bronchitis. It relieves bronchospasm, relaxes the walls of blood vessels, helps to remove the secret.
- It does not adversely affect other processes that occur in the respiratory system.
The ratio of Berodual and saline for inhalation depends on the age of the small individual, as well as the severity of the course of the disease.
The use of saline for inhalation and its benefits
The inhalation method of drug administration delivers the active substance to the lesion in a matter of minutes. For example, for the treatment of respiratory ailments, Berodual is especially popular for inhalation with saline. The dosage of the drug depends on several factors - the age and severity of the patient's condition.
The advantage of the inhaled route of administration is the possibility of use in any age category. A solvent is required to prepare the treatment solution or mixture. Most often they use the usual physiological, i.e., natural, solution.
In pharmacies, it is represented under the name "Sodium chloride" 0.9%. Moreover, it is allowed to apply independently. When using this solution for inhalation in individuals, including pregnant and lactating women, there are no undesirable effects. Thanks to the moisturizing effect of saline, cells of the mucous membrane recover more quickly from damage caused by the inflammatory process.
How to breed "Berodual" with saline for inhalation?
Saline is a solvent that is used for inhalation. It moisturizes the respiratory tract of an individual, and sputum moves away more easily. Berodual is diluted in a solvent in a ratio of one to one. Respect for proportions is very important, because otherwise there is a high risk of adverse events.
Most often, inhalation with Berodual and saline is prescribed in the proportion:
- Adults - the required number of drops in accordance with the instructions, and add so much physiological solution that the volume of the finished mixture does not exceed 4 ml. For example, if Berodual needs to take 1 ml, then saline is added 3 ml.
- Children from six to twelve years old - 0.5 ml and sodium chloride 2.5 ml, with severe pathology - in a ratio of 1: 2.
Inhalation route of administration of drugs in the treatment of bronchopulmonary diseases
Inhalation with Berodual and saline for adults and children is a modern way of treating inflammatory pathologies of the bronchopulmonary system. The effect of such a procedure occurs on average fifteen minutes after inhalation, and lasts up to six hours. "Berodual" is especially effective for patients suffering from dry cough, which is accompanied by shortness of breath or asthma. Thanks to the inhalation of vapors, medicinal substances actively penetrate the respiratory tract, improving mucus outflow and gas exchange. Once in the body the drug:
- Prevents the appearance of a bronchospastic reaction, relieves spasm of the bronchi, eliminates bouts of dry cough.
- It expands the bronchi, moisturizes the mucous membrane, as a result, sputum liquefies and departs better.
Timely inhalation can prevent an asthma attack. When conducting it, it is important to remember that the drug is bred only in physiological saline, which requires up to 4 ml. The procedure lasts until the cooked mixture is over. The dosage is selected by the physician depending on the severity of the condition. The proportions for inhalation with Berodual and saline for adults are as follows:
- in very severe cases - 80 drops of the drug;
- with severe bronchospasm - from 20 to 50 drops;
- with acute or moderate bronchospasm - 10 drops.
The course of treatment is from five to ten days, and the maximum manipulation time is seven minutes.
Joint use of "Berodual" and "Lazolvan"
In combination, these two medicines are usually recommended for patients suffering from respiratory diseases (emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, cough of unclear etiology), as well as to persons with hypersensitivity to the components of Lazolvan. This remedy, being a mucolytic, promotes liquefaction and accelerated elimination of sputum, and Berodual removes bronchospasm. Both drugs work quickly and their effect is long after inhalation. The proportions of Berodual, Lazolvan and saline are as follows:
- Berodual. Its amount depends on the severity of the attack. They begin therapy with minimal doses and, if necessary, increase them. For patients from six to twelve years old - from 10 to 40 drops; over twelve years, adults, including the elderly - from 20 to 50 drops. The amount of medication recommended by the doctor is adjusted to a volume of 3-4 milliliters with sodium chloride.
- "Lazolvan." Dosage up to six years - up to 2 ml, after six and for adults - up to 3 ml. Saline is added the same part, i.e., a ratio of 1: 1.
- When used together, the prescribed doses of drugs are poured into a measuring container and adjusted with saline to a volume of 3 ml.
If the dosages are not followed, harm will be done instead of health benefits.
Combination therapy using two drugs
In some cases, the doctor recommends inhalation with Berodual, Ambrobene and saline. The proportions of the preparations (in ml) can be as follows:
- 0.5 - “Berodual”;
- 2 - Ambrobene;
- 2 - saline solution.
Such combination therapy is effective for acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, as well as diseases accompanied by the removal of viscous sputum. Initially, the doctor may prescribe inhalation of the vapors of Berodual with a physiological solution. Then “Ambrobene” is added to this composition, which improves the rheological properties of sputum and reduces its viscosity. Inhalations are carried out with calm breathing to exclude coughing attacks.
Instead of a conclusion
Inhalations with Berodual and saline, the proportions of which the doctor selects individually depending on each case, are actively used in respiratory therapy. The difference of “Berodual” from other medicines is that it relieves bronchospasm, stimulates secretion, relaxes the walls of blood vessels, facilitates breathing and does not negatively affect other processes in the patient’s respiratory system.